The Bollywood family circle is celebrating a joyous occasion as Ayaan Agnihotri, the nephew of megastar Salman Khan, has officially announced his engagement to his longtime girlfriend, Tina Rijhwani. The couple shared the happy news directly with fans by posting a series of heartwarming and romantic proposal pictures on social media, which instantly went viral and garnered massive love from followers and celebrities alike.
Fairy-Tale Proposal Captured on Instagram
Ayaan Agnihotri chose the memorable date of January 3, 2026, to pop the question. He took to Instagram to reveal the magical moment through beautifully captured photographs. The setting was nothing short of a fairy tale, complete with a backdrop of bursting fireworks and a carpet of rose petals. The photos show the happy couple embracing and toasting to their future. Ayaan captioned the post with a clever and emotional line, "Leaving my girlfriend behind in 2025", signaling the start of their new journey as an engaged pair.
Who is Tina Rijhwani, Ayaan's Fiancée?
While not a film industry insider, Tina Rijhwani has carved a significant niche for herself in the corporate world. She is a communications professional who has held a key leadership position at Blue Advisory. Her expertise lies in strategically merging business tactics with media relations and brand-building exercises. Known for maintaining a discreet and private online presence, Tina has now stepped into the limelight due to the engagement announcement, attracting a wave of new followers curious about the woman who won the heart of a member of Bollywood's famed Khan family.
Bollywood Celebs Shower Love and Congratulations
The engagement announcement triggered an immediate and enthusiastic response from the film fraternity. The comment section on Ayaan's post was flooded with warm wishes from prominent Bollywood personalities. Stars like Malaika Arora, Sonakshi Sinha, and Zaheer Iqbal were among the many who extended their heartfelt congratulations to the newly engaged duo, making it one of the first major celebratory events on Bollywood's social calendar for 2026.
Ayaan Agnihotri: Carving His Own Path in Music and Film
Ayaan Agnihotri is the son of director Atul Agnihotri and Alvira Khan Agnihotri, who is Salman Khan's sister. While being part of a legendary film family, Ayaan has been building his own identity, primarily in the music industry. He performs under the stage name 'Agni' and has released tracks such as 'Universal Law'. He also had the opportunity to collaborate with his superstar uncle, Salman Khan, on the song ‘You Are Mine’, where Ayaan contributed the rap verses. The music for the track was composed by Vishal Mishra.
In a past interview with News18, Ayaan shed light on his working relationship with Salman Khan. He shared that his "mamu" (maternal uncle) encourages initiative, saying, "if I or any of my siblings and cousins go up to him and tell him that we want to do something, he tells us to go do it and then show him. Only if he likes it, he let us know if he wants to be a part of it." This reflects Salman's supportive but merit-based approach. Apart from music, Ayaan has also ventured into acting with appearances in films like the 2020 release 'Hello and Message Sent'.
The engagement of Ayaan Agnihotri and Tina Rijhwani marks the beginning of what promises to be a glamorous wedding season in tinsel town. Fans and well-wishers are eagerly awaiting further details about the wedding dates and celebrations, expecting it to be a grand family affair attended by the who's who of the Indian entertainment industry.
